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Another OML question

that was the route I took first time down Smokey and boy was it fun. The problem I had solo was I kept thinking that as I was going down the pour offs there were some that I could never get back up solo and if I came to one I couldn't get down after one I couldn't get back up I had a problem. I was sure glad when the drainage opened up there at the intersection of where the established trail turns south and I could breathe again. Did you use a shuttle or did you have enough vehicles?

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Ray52

Hopefully I can update this information after next weekend. I'm headed to BIBE in the morning. After an early stop at REI in Houston I'm going to drive as far west as I can safely (maybe Panther Junction??!!). Sunday I'll finish the drive, get my permits, and cache my water & food. I plan to be on the trail at first light on Monday.